78-98-8 Methylglyoxal
Name: Methylglyoxal
Synonyms:
Pyruvaldehyde(8CI);2-Ketopropionaldehyde;2-Oxopropanal;2-Oxopropionaldehyde;Acetylformaldehyde;Acetylformyl;NSC 626580;NSC 79019;Pyroracemic aldehyde;Pyruvic aldehyde;a-Ketopropionaldehyde;Methylglyoxal;
CAS Number:78-98-8
Molecular Formula:C3H4O2
Molecular Weight:72.07
EINECS:201-164-8
Density:1.0455
Boiling Point:72 ºC
Flash Point:
Safety Description:Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. An eye irritant. Mutation data reported. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ALDEHYDES.
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